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Embedded Software Engineer
Location – Waltham, MA
Job ID – Req187573
Category – Supply Chain
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Team – Temco Logistics
Location – Waltham, MA
Job ID – Req187573
Category – Supply Chain
Location – Waltham, MA
Job ID – Req187573
Category – Supply Chain
Company Overview
What’s the best place we’ve ever built? The place where we work. At Home Depot, our goal is to provide the highest level of service, the broadest selection of products, and the most competitive prices. As the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, we operate more than 2,200 retail stores across North America. And each of our associates are focused one thing — helping our customers build and improve their homes, businesses, and ultimately their lives.
Pay Range
The pay range for this position is between $100,000.00 – $150,000.00.
Starting wage may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position being offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. The Home Depot offers additional competitive and non-financial benefits, which may include a performance-based bonus program or a profit sharing program depending on position.
Position Summary
The Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and supporting embedded software that powers autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) operating in warehouse and industrial environments. This role focuses on implementing reliable, high-performance software for robot control, sensing, communications, diagnostics, and hardware integration.
Working as part of a cross-functional robotics engineering team, the Embedded Software Engineer collaborates closely with Robotics, Controls, Electrical, Mechanical, Platform Software, QA, and Product teams to deliver production-ready robotic systems. The ideal candidate is passionate about embedded development, enjoys solving complex hardware/software integration challenges, and thrives in fast-paced environments where software directly impacts physical systems.
Key Responsibilities
Embedded Software Development
- Design, develop, and maintain embedded software running on robotic platforms.
- Implement software supporting:
- Robot motion control
- Sensor integration
- Power management
- Communications
- Diagnostics and telemetry
- Safety monitoring systems
- Develop maintainable, scalable, and well-tested software using modern engineering practices.
- Optimize software performance for real-time and resource-constrained environments.
- Participate in software architecture discussions and technical design reviews.
Mobile Robotics Systems
- Develop software supporting autonomous robot operation in warehouse and industrial environments.
- Integrate and support:
- LiDAR systems
- Cameras
- IMUs
- Motor controllers
- Battery management systems
- Safety sensors
- Wireless communication systems (4G/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth)
- OTA update mechanisms
- Collaborate with Robotics and Controls engineers on navigation and autonomy features.
- Support deployment and operation of robotic fleets in production environments.
- Troubleshoot issues observed during field deployments and operational testing.
Hardware Integration
- Collaborate with Electrical and Mechanical Engineering teams during hardware development.
- Develop drivers and interfaces for sensors, actuators, and custom hardware.
- Participate in board bring-up and hardware validation activities.
- Diagnose and resolve hardware/software integration issues.
- Support prototype development through production release.
Reliability & Diagnostics
- Develop software that operates reliably under real-time constraints.
- Implement monitoring, fault detection, and recovery mechanisms.
- Support root cause analysis of software and hardware failures.
- Design systems with resiliency and graceful degradation in mind.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of system reliability and operational uptime.
Verification & Validation
- Develop and execute unit, integration, and system-level tests.
- Support automated testing and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) validation.
- Partner with QA and Simulation teams to validate robotic behavior and system performance.
- Develop tools and utilities that improve testability, observability, and diagnostics.
- Participate in release validation and certification activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years of professional embedded software development experience.
- Strong proficiency in C and C++.
- Experience developing software for embedded Linux systems.
- Experience debugging hardware/software interactions.
- Understanding of real-time systems, multithreading, and concurrency.
- Experience with embedded communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet.
- Familiarity with software version control systems such as Git.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing software for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) or robotic systems.
- Experience in warehouse automation, logistics robotics, industrial automation, or autonomous vehicles.
- Familiarity with:
- Navigation systems
- Localization
- Sensor fusion
- Motion control
- Experience with embedded Linux customization and device driver development.
- Experience with RTOS environments.
- Experience with Zephyr RTOS and OpenWRT.
- Experience integrating LiDAR, cameras, IMUs, and motor control systems.
- Experience supporting deployed robotic fleets and field operations.
- Experience working in Agile development environments.
Bonus Eligible
401(k) Company Matching
Employee Stock Purchase ProgramTeam – Temco Logistics
Location – Waltham, MA
Job ID – Req187573
Category – Supply Chain
Company Overview
At Temco Logistics, we specialize in last-mile delivery. Our team delivers and installs major appliances to help improve customers’ homes. As a Home Depot company, we share a commitment to excellent service and building strong relationships. Are you ready for your next step? From drivers to technicians and beyond, Temco has an opportunity for you to grow your career.
Pay Range
The pay range for this position is between $100,000.00 – $150,000.00.
Starting wage may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position being offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. Temco Logistics offers additional competitive and non-financial benefits, which may include a performance-based bonus program or a profit sharing program depending on position.
Position Summary
The Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and supporting embedded software that powers autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) operating in warehouse and industrial environments. This role focuses on implementing reliable, high-performance software for robot control, sensing, communications, diagnostics, and hardware integration.
Working as part of a cross-functional robotics engineering team, the Embedded Software Engineer collaborates closely with Robotics, Controls, Electrical, Mechanical, Platform Software, QA, and Product teams to deliver production-ready robotic systems. The ideal candidate is passionate about embedded development, enjoys solving complex hardware/software integration challenges, and thrives in fast-paced environments where software directly impacts physical systems.
Key Responsibilities
Embedded Software Development
- Design, develop, and maintain embedded software running on robotic platforms.
- Implement software supporting:
- Robot motion control
- Sensor integration
- Power management
- Communications
- Diagnostics and telemetry
- Safety monitoring systems
- Develop maintainable, scalable, and well-tested software using modern engineering practices.
- Optimize software performance for real-time and resource-constrained environments.
- Participate in software architecture discussions and technical design reviews.
Mobile Robotics Systems
- Develop software supporting autonomous robot operation in warehouse and industrial environments.
- Integrate and support:
- LiDAR systems
- Cameras
- IMUs
- Motor controllers
- Battery management systems
- Safety sensors
- Wireless communication systems (4G/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth)
- OTA update mechanisms
- Collaborate with Robotics and Controls engineers on navigation and autonomy features.
- Support deployment and operation of robotic fleets in production environments.
- Troubleshoot issues observed during field deployments and operational testing.
Hardware Integration
- Collaborate with Electrical and Mechanical Engineering teams during hardware development.
- Develop drivers and interfaces for sensors, actuators, and custom hardware.
- Participate in board bring-up and hardware validation activities.
- Diagnose and resolve hardware/software integration issues.
- Support prototype development through production release.
Reliability & Diagnostics
- Develop software that operates reliably under real-time constraints.
- Implement monitoring, fault detection, and recovery mechanisms.
- Support root cause analysis of software and hardware failures.
- Design systems with resiliency and graceful degradation in mind.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of system reliability and operational uptime.
Verification & Validation
- Develop and execute unit, integration, and system-level tests.
- Support automated testing and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) validation.
- Partner with QA and Simulation teams to validate robotic behavior and system performance.
- Develop tools and utilities that improve testability, observability, and diagnostics.
- Participate in release validation and certification activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years of professional embedded software development experience.
- Strong proficiency in C and C++.
- Experience developing software for embedded Linux systems.
- Experience debugging hardware/software interactions.
- Understanding of real-time systems, multithreading, and concurrency.
- Experience with embedded communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet.
- Familiarity with software version control systems such as Git.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing software for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) or robotic systems.
- Experience in warehouse automation, logistics robotics, industrial automation, or autonomous vehicles.
- Familiarity with:
- Navigation systems
- Localization
- Sensor fusion
- Motion control
- Experience with embedded Linux customization and device driver development.
- Experience with RTOS environments.
- Experience with Zephyr RTOS and OpenWRT.
- Experience integrating LiDAR, cameras, IMUs, and motor control systems.
- Experience supporting deployed robotic fleets and field operations.
- Experience working in Agile development environments.
401(k) Savings Plan with Company match
Medical & Free Dental & Vision
Career Growth Opportunities to Advance Into Leadership RolesTeam – Construction Resources
Location – Waltham, MA
Job ID – Req187573
Category – Supply Chain
Company Overview
Discover a career with Construction Resources and its family of brands — Bell Cabinets, UMI Stone/Opustone, Cancos Tile and Stone, The Jarrell Company, MVP Granite, and Ramos Marble and Granite, where craftsmanship and collaboration meet. For over 50 years, we’ve empowered designers, builders, and remodelers to turn visions into reality. Join a team that values problem-solving, people-first service, and excellence at every level.
Pay Range
The pay range for this position is between $100,000.00 – $150,000.00.
Starting wage may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position being offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. Construction Resources offers additional competitive and non-financial benefits, which may include a performance-based bonus program or a profit sharing program depending on position.
Position Summary
The Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and supporting embedded software that powers autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) operating in warehouse and industrial environments. This role focuses on implementing reliable, high-performance software for robot control, sensing, communications, diagnostics, and hardware integration.
Working as part of a cross-functional robotics engineering team, the Embedded Software Engineer collaborates closely with Robotics, Controls, Electrical, Mechanical, Platform Software, QA, and Product teams to deliver production-ready robotic systems. The ideal candidate is passionate about embedded development, enjoys solving complex hardware/software integration challenges, and thrives in fast-paced environments where software directly impacts physical systems.
Key Responsibilities
Embedded Software Development
- Design, develop, and maintain embedded software running on robotic platforms.
- Implement software supporting:
- Robot motion control
- Sensor integration
- Power management
- Communications
- Diagnostics and telemetry
- Safety monitoring systems
- Develop maintainable, scalable, and well-tested software using modern engineering practices.
- Optimize software performance for real-time and resource-constrained environments.
- Participate in software architecture discussions and technical design reviews.
Mobile Robotics Systems
- Develop software supporting autonomous robot operation in warehouse and industrial environments.
- Integrate and support:
- LiDAR systems
- Cameras
- IMUs
- Motor controllers
- Battery management systems
- Safety sensors
- Wireless communication systems (4G/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth)
- OTA update mechanisms
- Collaborate with Robotics and Controls engineers on navigation and autonomy features.
- Support deployment and operation of robotic fleets in production environments.
- Troubleshoot issues observed during field deployments and operational testing.
Hardware Integration
- Collaborate with Electrical and Mechanical Engineering teams during hardware development.
- Develop drivers and interfaces for sensors, actuators, and custom hardware.
- Participate in board bring-up and hardware validation activities.
- Diagnose and resolve hardware/software integration issues.
- Support prototype development through production release.
Reliability & Diagnostics
- Develop software that operates reliably under real-time constraints.
- Implement monitoring, fault detection, and recovery mechanisms.
- Support root cause analysis of software and hardware failures.
- Design systems with resiliency and graceful degradation in mind.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of system reliability and operational uptime.
Verification & Validation
- Develop and execute unit, integration, and system-level tests.
- Support automated testing and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) validation.
- Partner with QA and Simulation teams to validate robotic behavior and system performance.
- Develop tools and utilities that improve testability, observability, and diagnostics.
- Participate in release validation and certification activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years of professional embedded software development experience.
- Strong proficiency in C and C++.
- Experience developing software for embedded Linux systems.
- Experience debugging hardware/software interactions.
- Understanding of real-time systems, multithreading, and concurrency.
- Experience with embedded communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet.
- Familiarity with software version control systems such as Git.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing software for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) or robotic systems.
- Experience in warehouse automation, logistics robotics, industrial automation, or autonomous vehicles.
- Familiarity with:
- Navigation systems
- Localization
- Sensor fusion
- Motion control
- Experience with embedded Linux customization and device driver development.
- Experience with RTOS environments.
- Experience with Zephyr RTOS and OpenWRT.
- Experience integrating LiDAR, cameras, IMUs, and motor control systems.
- Experience supporting deployed robotic fleets and field operations.
- Experience working in Agile development environments.
Medical & Dental & Vision
Employee Stock Purchase Program
401(k) Savings Plan with Company match
Employee Assistance ProgramLocation – Waltham, MA
Job ID – Req187573
Category – Supply Chain
Role Overview
Position Summary
The Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and supporting embedded software that powers autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) operating in warehouse and industrial environments. This role focuses on implementing reliable, high-performance software for robot control, sensing, communications, diagnostics, and hardware integration.
Working as part of a cross-functional robotics engineering team, the Embedded Software Engineer collaborates closely with Robotics, Controls, Electrical, Mechanical, Platform Software, QA, and Product teams to deliver production-ready robotic systems. The ideal candidate is passionate about embedded development, enjoys solving complex hardware/software integration challenges, and thrives in fast-paced environments where software directly impacts physical systems.
Key Responsibilities
Embedded Software Development
- Design, develop, and maintain embedded software running on robotic platforms.
- Implement software supporting:
- Robot motion control
- Sensor integration
- Power management
- Communications
- Diagnostics and telemetry
- Safety monitoring systems
- Develop maintainable, scalable, and well-tested software using modern engineering practices.
- Optimize software performance for real-time and resource-constrained environments.
- Participate in software architecture discussions and technical design reviews.
Mobile Robotics Systems
- Develop software supporting autonomous robot operation in warehouse and industrial environments.
- Integrate and support:
- LiDAR systems
- Cameras
- IMUs
- Motor controllers
- Battery management systems
- Safety sensors
- Wireless communication systems (4G/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth)
- OTA update mechanisms
- Collaborate with Robotics and Controls engineers on navigation and autonomy features.
- Support deployment and operation of robotic fleets in production environments.
- Troubleshoot issues observed during field deployments and operational testing.
Hardware Integration
- Collaborate with Electrical and Mechanical Engineering teams during hardware development.
- Develop drivers and interfaces for sensors, actuators, and custom hardware.
- Participate in board bring-up and hardware validation activities.
- Diagnose and resolve hardware/software integration issues.
- Support prototype development through production release.
Reliability & Diagnostics
- Develop software that operates reliably under real-time constraints.
- Implement monitoring, fault detection, and recovery mechanisms.
- Support root cause analysis of software and hardware failures.
- Design systems with resiliency and graceful degradation in mind.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of system reliability and operational uptime.
Verification & Validation
- Develop and execute unit, integration, and system-level tests.
- Support automated testing and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) validation.
- Partner with QA and Simulation teams to validate robotic behavior and system performance.
- Develop tools and utilities that improve testability, observability, and diagnostics.
- Participate in release validation and certification activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years of professional embedded software development experience.
- Strong proficiency in C and C++.
- Experience developing software for embedded Linux systems.
- Experience debugging hardware/software interactions.
- Understanding of real-time systems, multithreading, and concurrency.
- Experience with embedded communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet.
- Familiarity with software version control systems such as Git.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing software for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) or robotic systems.
- Experience in warehouse automation, logistics robotics, industrial automation, or autonomous vehicles.
- Familiarity with:
- Navigation systems
- Localization
- Sensor fusion
- Motion control
- Experience with embedded Linux customization and device driver development.
- Experience with RTOS environments.
- Experience with Zephyr RTOS and OpenWRT.
- Experience integrating LiDAR, cameras, IMUs, and motor control systems.
- Experience supporting deployed robotic fleets and field operations.
- Experience working in Agile development environments.
Bonus Eligible401(k) Company MatchingEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramOnsite – These roles offer the opportunity to be part of a team at a specific physical location. Associates in these locations work in person at a local store, warehouse, or office, supporting daily operations and building strong relationships with their teams.
Onsite – These roles offer the opportunity to be part of a team at a specific physical location. Associates in these locations work in person at a local store, warehouse, or office, supporting daily operations and building strong relationships with their teams.
Onsite – These roles offer the opportunity to be part of a team at a specific physical location. Associates in these positions work in person at a local store, warehouse, or office, supporting daily operations and building strong relationships with their teams.
As part of the application process for this role, there will be an on-line assessment. The assessment usually takes about 17 minutes to complete. You will be directed to the assessment link immediately after submitting your application. Once you click on the link, you will need to complete it within 72 hours after starting it. You may stop and restart the assessment as many times as you like within the 72-hour time frame.
During the assessment, we’ll ask you questions about your approach to work and various work-related situations. The questions are based on characteristics that are related to performing successfully in hourly roles at The Home Depot, including:
- Professional Experience
- Learning Potential
- Responsibility
- Customer Focus
If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation related to the assessment, or you would like to obtain more information about the assessment, click here to learn more.
Healthcare Options
Profit-Sharing Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
Discounts on Cell Phones, Gyms, and More
Store Location
8820
411 Waverley Oaks Road
Waltham, MA
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Building Location
8820
411 Waverley Oaks Road
Waltham, MA
Once you’ve applied, please come back and apply for other jobs at this store and any store near you.
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